Show Men Christ, Don’t Fix Their Behavior
Too often we ask men to conform to our Christian men’s sub-culture as a show of spirituality. “Use these buzzwords.” “Pray with this posture.” When this happens we often end up asking men to be religious at the expense of being spiritually transformed. Or, we ask them to perform certain activities to show their commitment to God. “If […]
Dad-deprived homes reach crisis levels in Alabama
These statistics serve as a powerful reminder of how critical the role of the father is in the home. – Larry Hyche Father’s Day has come and gone, and sadly so too has the concept of fatherhood in many parts of Alabama. Nearly half of all babies born here are to unmarried women, according to […]
Every Age Same Page: A Pathway vs a Program
Programs aren’t bad. Many programs have benefited me throughout the years. For example, I was a Boy Scout for a short time as a kid. I liked the Scouts because it meant I could go on hikes and learn to do cool stuff like whittle a branch into a thinner branch. My favorite part was […]
Gillette or Jesus…who defines your manhood?
MEASURING MASCULINITY THROUGH JESUS Gillette, a household name for men’s personal grooming products, has entered the masculinity debate by airing a commercial which unfortunately equates the word masculine with male chauvinism including aggressive and sexist behavior toward women. Further, the American Psychological Association in their guidelines for treating men and boys suggest that “traditional masculinity […]
Living on Wasted Time
Recently, I was sitting next to a guy at a meeting when an older gentleman came up to say hello to the man I was talking to. The older man joked about how old he was now, which was in his late 70s or 80s. Then he said something that really stood out to me. […]
3 Ways for Parents to Help Their Kids Own Their Own Faith
I don’t know a single Christian parent that doesn’t harbor at least a little anxiety about the spiritual development of their children. Many of us have read the statistics over the last several years about how frequently kids drop out of church once they leave the home of their parents, and have wondered if there […]
What Got Me Out Of Prison
Just have to share with you all something that God has done in my life recently. A few years ago while at a former place of ministry, we experienced a series of changes. That’s when something started changing in my heart, and it was such a slow, subtle fade that I hardly noticed. But I […]
The Lost Prize
I made a new friend recently. His name is John. John is a CPA in Birmingham and also serves on a board for someone we were considering for a men’s conference. John and I met for dinner and immediately I felt as if I had known him for years. John said something I believe to […]
What’s Holding You Back?
The greatest hindrance to living outward is focusing inward. Not long ago, I sat in a restaurant with my friend, Greg, as we caught up on all the happenings in our families. I have known Greg for many years, stretching all the way back to when he was a student in high school. I know […]
Why Do We Settle For Making Converts When We Are Called To Make Disciples?
The phrase make disciples, not converts is popping up around the world in magazines, blogs, books, and academic journals as if it’s a great revelation even though Jesus clearly commanded us to make disciples.1 So what’s all the fuss? Is there a substantial difference between a convert and a disciple? It has been said that converts are just new believers. … they aren’t […]
